Large crowds of Crowborough people took part in a two minute silence at the town’s war memorial on Remembrance Sunday.
The silence, and the service of which it was part, was the annual event remembering those who died in the first world war and in conflicts since.
It followed the town’s traditional remembrance parade which started in Croft Road car park and included local officials, veterans, Crowborough’s army and air cadets, representatives from various guiding and scout groups, and others.
The service was led by Rev Steve Rees from All Saints Church, and the wreath laying was begun by town mayor, Cllr Natalie Whittle.
Meanwhile hundreds of people also gathered at the Airman’s Grave on Ashdown Forest to pay their respects. A lone bugler, Paul Gardiner, marked the beginning and end of the two-minute silence with the Last Post and Reveille.
Rev. Dr. John Caperon recounted the tragic events of 31st July 1941, when a Wellington Bomber crashed on the Forest, killing all six of its crew. These young men were remembered alongside 33 other men from the local parish who also lost their lives in the war.
Wreaths were laid on the Airman’s Grave by Jonathan Squire (Chair of the Conservators of Ashdown Forest), Pat Arnold (Chair of the Friends of Ashdown Forest), Robin St Clair Jones (Chair of The Ashdown Forest Foundation) Lolita Reeves (on behalf of Maresfield Parish Council), and many others representing local organisations.